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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Omaha Steve

(99,642 posts) Sun Nov 8, 2015, 08:30 PM Nov 2015

11-8-15 General Strike in New Orleans for Justice for All Workers in 2:00

http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/november-8-general-strike-in-new-orleans-for-justice-for-all-workers/

November 8, 2015
On this day in Labor History the year was 1892. That was the day that black and white workers in New Orleans began what is considered the first integrated general strike in United States history. The strike began when the New Orleans Board of Trade refused to enter into an agreement with the Teamsters Union because it included black members.

2:00 minute audio at link.

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